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Caregiving guides, tips & honest product reviews

Practical, expert-reviewed advice for family caregivers, from dementia care and aging in place to the best apps and safety products for the people you love.

What is the Hidden Heroes Campaign?Family Caregiving

What is the Hidden Heroes Campaign?

Millions care for wounded veterans in silence. How the Hidden Heroes Campaign is building real support for military caregivers.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 8, 2017
What is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiving Support Network?Family Caregiving

What is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiving Support Network?

Veteran caregivers do not have to go it alone. What the VA Caregiving Support Network offers and how to tap it.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 1, 2017
Why It’s Important to Record Your Elderly Loved One’s Life StoryFamily Caregiving

Why It’s Important to Record Your Elderly Loved One’s Life Story

Stories fade if no one records them. Why capturing an elderly loved one's life history preserves more than memories.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 30, 2017
The Most Useful Non-Medical Apps for SeniorsCaregiver Tech

The Most Useful Non-Medical Apps for Seniors

Four everyday apps, from a magnifier to a panic button, that make life easier for aging adults.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 23, 2017
How to Prepare for a Weather EmergencySenior Safety

How to Prepare for a Weather Emergency

Severe weather can strike without warning. Know the risks where you live and prepare your household before it hits.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 18, 2017
The Top 10 Caregiving Blogs for CaregiversCaregiver Tech

The Top 10 Caregiving Blogs for Caregivers

You are not navigating this alone. Ten caregiving blogs full of practical advice from people who have walked the same road.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 16, 2017
How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Suicide in SeniorsSenior Health

How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Suicide in Seniors

Suicide risk among older adults is often overlooked. Learn the warning signs and concrete ways to step in and help.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 13, 2017
How to Determine the Best Senior Housing OptionSenior Living

How to Determine the Best Senior Housing Option

Independent living, assisted living, or memory care? How to match a senior housing option to your loved one's real needs.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 11, 2017
The Best Bucket List AppsCaregiver Tech

The Best Bucket List Apps

Still chasing big dreams? Four bucket-list apps that help you capture goals and start ticking them off.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 9, 2017
Healthy Snack Options for Aging AdultsSenior Nutrition

Healthy Snack Options for Aging Adults

Holiday treats are fine in moderation. Healthier snack ideas to keep aging adults satisfied and well nourished.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 6, 2017
What You Need to Know About Breast CancerCancer Caregiving

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

Knowledge is your best defense. Key breast cancer facts and screening reminders every woman should carry into October and beyond.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 4, 2017
The Best Walk-In Tub CompaniesAging in Place

The Best Walk-In Tub Companies

A walk-in tub can make bathing safer at home. Consumers Advocate's top ten companies to start your search.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 22, 2017